5/29/18 King's Concessions' Donut Burger

There are many things that come to someone's mind when they read or hear "Donut Burger", including "Why?" and "Nope." Instead, I looked at it as an opportunity. I have had pineapple burgers, chorizo burgers, apple burgers, but never a donut burger. There was a gathering of food trucks over at The Centre in Bluffton, OH and I had my chance.

Instead of my normal review, there is really no way I can break this up in explanation. The default burger is a normal patty with cheese and bacon, sandwiched between two full Krispy Kreme donuts. Most donut burgers or sandwiches I have seen only use one donut, cut in half. This is two complete donuts as the bun. They also put the donuts on the griddle to warm it up. Kristina and I had just talked about how much she loves a warm donut. The only way I have had a warm donut was leaving a bag of them in the car on a summer day. Overall, this should not work. This should not be a good burger...but it was.

The patty takes a back seat to the combination of donut glaze and bacon. The donut itself almost melts in your mouth as the glaze washes over the bacon. I do not like candied bacon, but I can take this any day. The salt off the bacon was a great compliment to the sweetness of the glaze. Factor in the cheese, melting on the donut, and add in my love for a cheeseburger...this was a great combination. And while the patty did take a back seat, sort of speak, the patty did not have anything special to offer. That is not necessarily a bad thing for this burger, as too much of a seasoning would take away from this burger, but I do not know if I would've enjoyed a different version of their burgers with this patty.

Toppings: 8
Patty: 4
Bun: 8

OVERALL: 7

-Nick
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5/29/2018 Jimmy G's Bacon Brisket Cheeseburger

Tuesdays in Promenade Park are becoming my favorite day of the week. You would have thought over Memorial Day Weekend I would have gotten my fill of the grill, but when someone says there will be food trucks today....you go!

I went down the line of trucks and saw that Jimmy G's truck was back. I had one of the highest rated burgers at this truck a few weeks ago. I thought I should go back and see if my experience could be replicated.

Today, I ordered the B2. It is a bacon brisket cheeseburger. I also ordered a small fry- you should definitely order the fries, but since this isn't a fry review, I will move on.  I was not disappointed with my repeat visit to this truck.

The bun had to be fresh. It was so soft and sweet. It completely made the bun worth the carbs. I would not be surprised if the bun was homemade or purchased from a local bakery.

The patty had a nice slight charring to the outside and the inside of the burger melted in your mouth. The burger had the perfect blend of spices. I'm not sure how you would improve the smoky flavor or this burger.

Toppings are sometimes my favorite part of the cheeseburger. They can save a just OK burger, or they can make a good burger amazing. This truck knows how to use the toppings to make the burger amazing. They do not skimp on the cheese. I truly appreciate a burger that you can taste all of the toppings throughout the entire sandwich. I chose sauteed onions to be added to the burger. The bacon was also smoked. It was done in such a way that you could easily cut or bite pieces off, but it did not snap and fall apart like it was overdone.

This burger is so good. It is definitely a knife and fork burger. You feel like you got your money's worth with the serving sizes. I am excited to try the other items on the menu in the future and hope to someday visit their restaurant in Fremont. If you are in the mood for a delicious smoky burger, find out where the truck is going to be at for the day or drive to Fremont.

Bun: 7
Patty: 8
Toppings: 8

Overall: 8

Kristina
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5/29/2018 Triple D's Concession's bacon cheeseburger

Bluffton Ohio did a Food Truck Rally tonight and I am impressed with the turn out and love the town and surrounding areas showed to all of the trucks.

Tonight I had a bacon cheeseburger from Triple D's. I love Guy from food network, and I know their name is different, but they immediately caught my interest. They have won awards for their donut burger, but I wasn't feeling adventurous this evening. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger.

I was impressed by the speed they were able to assemble the burgers. I also was impressed with the variety of toppings you could order on your burger. I went for mayo, onions and BBQ sauce to be added since I was in a simple mood this evening.

The bun was an average bun. Nothing good or bad to say about it. It did it's job and held the burger together. The bun was soft which I always prefer.

The toppings were plenty. I love biting into a burger and knowing I am going to need the napkins. The BBQ sauce they used had a nice smokey heat. The onions I ordered were freshly sauteed. I appreciated having the option of having them raw or sauteed.

The patty was what you would want if you wanted a quick, greasy, delicious, and not good for you type of burger. It screamed food truck all wrapped up in a foil pouch. The meat was seasoned well and made you smile a little when eating it

Toppings:7
Patty:6
Bun:5

Overall:6

-Kristina
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5/22/2018 Two Foxes' Foghorn Burger

Today we ended up in Bowling Green after the evenings plans changed. We decided to  stop by Two Foxes to try their burgers. Two Foxes is a quaint gastropub. The beautiful old style of the ceiling tiles give you something to look at. If the tiles aren't your style the whole back of the bar is a chalkboard with the drink menu and chalk drawings.

I ordered the Foghorn burger. This burger should come with a napkin warning. It is a burger that defiantly needs two hands. It came with a fried egg, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and maple mayo.

You had the option of a pretzel or brioche bun. I chose the brioche bun. It seemed to be very lightly toasted. It was such a soft bun. It had to be fresh.

The burger was exactly what you want in a burger. The outside was slightly charred. The inside was so juicy it almost fell apart in your mouth. You barely had to chew the burger it was so tender. I would have liked to have just a little more salt and pepper on the burger.

The toppings were delicious. The bacon was perfectly cooked. You could bite off a piece without pulling out the whole piece or having it turn to dust in your mouth. The lettuce was shredded and was just the right amount for the burger. The fried egg was fried over medium, and the loose yolk was a wonderful addition to the burger. The Swiss cheese complimented everything. The maple mayo was a wonderful surprise. I was worried about the combination on a burger. It had a lovely sweetness and heat. I would love to have if bottled and try it on several other foods.

I will be back many times for this burger.

Toppings: 9Bun: 9

Burger: 8

OVERALL: 9

-Kristina
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5/22/18 Two Foxes' Pineapple Express Burger

There are two reviews from this location. To view the other review, please check out Kristina's try at the Foghorn Burger.

Two Foxes' Gastropub is a small location in Bowling Green, Ohio. I decided to have their Pineapple Express Burger with a side of sweet potato wedges.

The toppings are bacon, barbecue sauce, lettuce, Swiss cheese, and scotch poached pineapple. The toppings compliment each other tremendously. The bacon was cooked correctly, there was just enough barbecue sauce that did not overwhelm the rest. The pineapple brought that sweet taste that balanced the burger nicely.

The bun was above average. The bun pictured was what I ordered, however; they do offer a pretzel bun.

The patty was a decent size, cooked to my liking, and ultimately did not take away or really add to the burger. You can eat this patty with nothing on it and you would still have a quality burger.

Overall, this has been one of my best-tasting burgers in some time. I cannot justify making a negative mark towards this burger and highly suggest it.

Toppings: 9
Bun: 8
Patty: 7

OVERALL: 8

-Nick
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5/15/2018 The Beastro Burger's B.O.S.S. burger

Today was food truck Tuesday. I am looking forward to trying several local food truck burgers over the coming months. In Promenade Park you could find The Beastro Burger truck on this rainy Tuesday afternoon.

The aroma from the truck made your mouth water as you walked up to order. I looked at the menu options and settled on the b.o.s.s. burger. It has bacon, onions, Swiss, and shrooms. There also was mayonnaise and fresh veggies you could add go the burger. There's nothing quiet like watching your burger cook on the grill in front of you.

The bun was an average bun and did it's job. There isn't a lot of room in a food truck for baking bread, so the store bought bun was expected. I did appreciate that they toasted it on the grill before assembling the burger. It was nice to have the bun to burger ratio match up nicely, and not have one be overwhelming.

The burger was made with what seemed like very fresh meat. It was seasoned well and did not need any additional salt and pepper. The burger had a nice sear on the outside. The burger was well done, but I wasn't asked a preference of how I would like it cooked. This made it a little too dry for my taste. Either that, or I needed more mayonnaise and cheese.

The toppings on this burger paired nicely together. I wish there would have been more cheese on this burger. If I hadn't watched them put it on my burger I wouldn't have none it was there. The mushrooms were also lacking. There were only 3-4 slices on the entire burger. The bacon was perfectly done, and the onions were nicely sauteed. I am a topping fanatic, if you can not tell. I like it when there are enough toppings I need to use both hands or use a knife and fork. I barely needed a napkin for the b.o.s.s. burger.

If you get a chance to visit this food truck, I would recommend getting a burger and pairing it with their fresh cut fries. It is a solid burger joint that will scratch your burger itch.

Topping: 4

Bun: 4

Patty: 6

Total: 5

-Kristina
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5/1/2018 Jimmy G's Bacon Brisket Cheeseburger with Pulled Pork

 

FOOOOD TRUCKS!
Today at work, several food trucks parked in the park near my office building. I knew in an instant I had to find one selling a burger! Boy am I glad I found Jimmy G's. I will be eating this burger every time I see this truck.

The bun was a delicious house made bun. It was soft and warm. It almost had a sweet flavor. It made the bun worth eating.

The burger had a wonderful smoky flavor. It was extremely juicy and melted in your mouth. It was a medium thickness burger which was perfect for the sandwich.

The toppings on this burger were some of the best. The pulled pork was juicy and had a great smoky and pepper flavor. One thing that makes or breaks a burger for me is cheese. There was plenty of cheese for the whole sandwich. The bacon, I believe, also was smoked. I chose the sweet heat BBQ sauce. It matched the burger perfectly.

The whole time I was eating the burger, I kept thinking about how this is one of the best burgers I've had in a very long time. I also learned they have an actual restaurant in Fremont. So if you can't find the truck, I recommend stopping by if you are in the area.

Bun: 8
Toppings: 9
Burger: 9

Overall: 9

-Kristina

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